Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance amends the current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 1462-2018.
The strength levels for most general fund agencies are set to be equal to the 2018 budget as amended by City Council (including the Departments of Health and Recreation and Parks). Authorized strength levels of smaller non-general fund agencies are set to be equal to the adopted 2018 budget as amended, while the strength levels of certain larger non-general fund agencies may have their strength set slightly higher to allow for flexibility in hiring.
In order to assist with CelebrateOne initiatives and to acknowledge receipt of a new grant award, this ordinance increases the authorized strength figure by a total of 7 full-time grant funded positions, adding 2 in the Office of the Mayor, and 5 in the Department of Public Health. Additionally, 2 full-time general fund positions will be added in the Office of the Mayor to allow for flexibility in staffing. One full-time position will be reallocated among funds in the Department of Development to realign personnel levels with the operating budget. Within the Department of Finance, the Division of Facilities Management requests to add 2 full-time Laborers and 2 part-time custodial workers to assist with increased needs and workload.
One part-time Industrial Hygienist position will transition from part-time to full-time in the Department of Human Resources in the employee benefits fund. The Department of Neighborhoods requests to add 1 full-time receptionist position. In the Department of Recreation and Parks, 1 full-time position will transition to the department’s primary operating fund following the finalization of a grant funding period. Finally, the Department of Public Service will add 4 full-time positions in the Traffic Management Division to assist with the Short North Parking Plan.
Fiscal Impact: Funds for these strength levels are budgeted and/or the positions will not be fille...
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